Former J&K minister Lal Singh detained en route to Kishtwar
Agencies Bhaderwah/Jammu: Dogra Swabhimaan Sangthan (DSS) chief and candidate for Jammu and Udhampur Lok Sabha seats, Choudhary Lal Singh, was Wednesday detained with supporters en route to Kishtwar, officials said. The former minister was detained in Assar area of the Doda district, the officials said. Singh, a two time-minister and two-times MP, is contesting from […]
Delhi court sends Yasin Malik to NIA custody till Apr 22 after the agency seeks custodial interrogation
Agencies New Delhi: A Delhi court Wednesday sent JKLF chief Yasin Malik to NIA custody till April 22 after the agency sought his custodial interrogation in connection with a case related to funding of separatists and terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir. Malik was produced before special judge Rakesh Syal where the National Investigation Agency arrested […]
RSS leader injured in Kishtwar attack succumbs
Srinagar : The Rashtriya Swayamasevak Sangh (RSS) leader who was critically injured in an attack in which his PSO was killed inside Kishtwar hospital, succumbed to injuries at Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu on Tuesday afternoon. Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar Angrez Singh Rana told a local news agency that Chandrakant Sharma (RSS leader) succumbed to his […]
Army called in amid curfew in Kishtwar following attack on RSS leader
Srinagar : Army has been called for a flag march amid curfew in Kishtwar district following the attack on RSS leader inside a hospital where he works as a medical assistant. His PSO was killed on the spot in the attack while gunmen decamped with the rifle of the slain policeman. Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Angrez […]
Muslim man beaten up, force-fed pork in Assam for selling beef
Agencies Tezpur (Assam) : A Muslim man was allegedly beaten up and forced to eat pork by a group of people who were angry over his selling beef in Assam, police said Tuesday. Consumption of pork in a taboo among most Muslims. The victim, Shaukat Ali (48), was assaulted by a group of locals […]
Congress responsible for creation of Pakistan, says Modi at poll rally
Agencies Ausa (Maha): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday held Congress responsible for the creation of Pakistan. Addressing a poll rally at this town in Latur district of Maharashtra, Modi also appeared to be treading sensitive ground by asking first-time voters to dedicate their first vote to those who carried out air strike in Balakot. “Can your […]
RSS leader wounded, PSO killed after gunmen open fire in Kishtwar
Srinagar : A Rashtriya Swayamasevak Sangh (RSS) was injured while his personal security officer died on Tuesday after unknown gunmen opened fire at them at District Hospital in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. A police official said gunmen opened fire on Chandrakant Singh and his security guard, while Singh was critically injured, his security guard […]
Over 16.85 lakh voters to decide fate of 12 candidates in Udhampur
Agencies Jammu : The fate of 12 candidates, including Union minister Jitendra Singh, will be decided by the over 16.85 lakh voters of Udhampur in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls on April 18. The Udhampur parliamentary constituency is spread over 17 Assembly segments in six districts — Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban, Reasi, Udhampur […]
Militants, forces exchange fire in south Kashmir’s Tral
Srinagar : An exchange of firing has taken place between militants and government forces in Satoora Khangund area of Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday. Reports said that a joint team of army’s 42RR, CRPF 180 BN and SOG launched a cordon and search operation in Satoora Khangund. A senior Police officer […]
Forces launch CASO in Shopian village
Srinagar : Government forces on Tuesday launched a cordon and search operation in Turkwangam village in south Kashmir’s Shopian district. Reports said that a joint team of army, SOG of Jammu Kashmir Police and CRPF cordoned off the village. They said the CASO was launched in the village following inputs about the presence of militants. […]
